What are the different types of 3G core networks?
The IMT-2000 family of 3G systems includes three types of Core Network technology: • GSM based (using Mobile Application Part (MAP) protocols on top of SS7 protocols for signalling) • ANSI-41 based (IS-634 protocols for signalling) • Internet Protocol based (in future, to be specified) What is the difference between cdma2000 and UMTS? Cdma2000 and UMTS were developed separately and are 2 separate ITU approved 3G standards. Cdma2000 1xRTT, cdma2000 1xEV-DO (EVolution, Data Only) and future cdma2000 3x were developed to be backward compatible with cdmaOne. Both 1x types have the same bandwidth, chip rate and it can be used in any existing cdmaOne frequency band and network. Backward compatibility was a requirement for successful deployment for USA market. It is easy to implement because operators do not need new frequencies. [more about cdma2000] UMTS was developed mainly for countries with GSM networks, because these countries have agreed to free new frequency ranges for UMTS networks.